Blended Malt Ethereal
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not mature further in the bottle. Once opened, it can be savored over several years if stored properly away from direct light and heat.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Created as a special limited edition to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Parisian spirits specialist La Maison du Whisky, Compass Box Ethereal is a masterfully crafted blended malt Scotch whisky. It serves as a spiritual successor to 'Eleuthera', one of Compass Box's earliest and most beloved creations. Ethereal explores the delicate interplay between smoke and elegance, blending mature, heavily peated Islay single malt (primarily from the Caol Ila distillery) with fruity, structured Highland malts. This combination yields a complex, ethereal profile where maritime peat smoke, medicinal notes, and cold ash are beautifully balanced by ripe orchard fruits, vanilla, and soft oak spices. It represents the pinnacle of John Glaser's blending philosophy, where contrasting flavor profiles harmonize into a seamless, multi-dimensional spirit.
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Established in 2000 by John Glaser, Compass Box is an innovative boutique Scotch whisky blending house headquartered in London, England. Operating with a philosophy of absolute transparency and creative freedom, the company sources exceptional single malt and single grain whiskies from renowned Scottish distilleries to craft unique, small-batch expressions. Compass Box is celebrated for its pioneering approach to wood management, utilizing custom-made casks with toasted French oak heads to influence flavor profiles. Their highly acclaimed portfolio includes signature releases such as the rich and elegant Hedonism blended grain, the smoky Peat Monster blended malt, and the vibrantly spiced Spice Tree. This dedication to blending as an art form has redefined modern perceptions of Scotch whisky globally.